by Liz Matheis | Aug 1, 2018 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
I don’t want to think about it, but September is coming. And when September comes, our children go back to school. As a parent, I heave a sigh of relief but at the same time, I also take in a breath of panic. Change.Change is impending.Here comes homework, early...
by Jolene | Jul 12, 2018 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Special education is a much discussed–or as my father used to say, “cussed and discussed”– topic of conversation for parents raising kids with special needs. During my teaching years, I assumed everyone had the same understanding of what special education...
by Jolene | May 31, 2018 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
“Stat Buddies is being phased out at the end of the year,” a former teaching colleague said in a text. “Would you like to come for the final session?” “I’ll be there,” I replied. On a mid-April Tuesday, I entered an elementary...
by Jolene | May 17, 2018 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
The Academic Support Center at Notre Dame College is amazing. I’m not saying that because my friend and co-author Katie Wetherbee works there. I’m saying it because of what’s being done to support students with learning differences who want to earn a...
by Liz Matheis | Feb 21, 2018 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
When is private testing right for a child struggling academically? Liz Matheis, clinical child psychologist and today’s guest blogger, offers answers by walking readers through 6 questions to determine what’s best for their child’s specific needs. ...
by Karen Jackson | Nov 22, 2017 | Different Dream, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
After her daughter’s final IEP meeting, guest blogger Karen Jackson, marked the day by penning a letter to the mother she was in the early days of their children’s education. Her advice is valuable beyond measure and may require a tissue. The Final IEP...
